The play “Straight White Men” is coming to the Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre! This is one of two productions being performed by Young Jean Lee’s Theatre Company this weekend; the Power Center will be hosting her play, “Untitled Feminist Show”. I’m lucky enough to be seeing both this weekend!
“Straight White Men” challenges assumptions and values relevant to people from every generation. Yet, there still remains the obvious question: How did Young Jean Lee tackle such a challenging issue? When speaking with Larissa Fasthorse of American Theatre, Young Jean Lee explained. While developing this play she asked herself, “If I woke up tomorrow and I was a straight white man, what would I do?”. This question, and interviews with her actors, were the groundwork for creating a production which probes the very meaning of identities and privileges. You don’t want to miss it!
Performances are Friday, January 22nd, at 8:00 pm and Saturday, January 23rd, with a matinee at 2:00 & an evening show at 8:00 pm. There will be a 15 minute pre-show talk at 7:30pm, before the Friday performance, in the Michigan League 3rd floor Henderson Room. This will provide extra interesting information about the show and questions to consider while watching.
Run time is 95 minutes with no intermission.
